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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Northern Kentucky and Youngstown State are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Northern Kentucky currently has a 98.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Youngstown State is 98.33.
- Away Northern Kentucky - Northern Kentucky starts this game with a 1-5 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Horizon Conference for away team wins.
- Home Youngstown State - Youngstown State meets Northern Kentucky boasting a 4-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Horizon Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Northern Kentucky currently ranks 2nd (0.800) in the Horizon Conference, with Youngstown State now standing 1st (0.833) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Horizon Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Northern Kentucky has a 0.563 overall win percentage, with Youngstown State matching up with a 0.625 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Northern Kentucky currently possesses 9-7 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Youngstown State has tallied a 10-6 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus, Northern Kentucky battles Youngstown State in wizardry basketball showdown!
9-7 Northern Kentucky faces 10-6 Youngstown State in crucial conference clash.
Both teams with strong conference records, fight for top tournament seeds. Northern Kentucky 4-1, Youngstown State 5-1. Northern Kentucky on 2-game win streak, Youngstown State looking to bounce back.
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
In mystical matchup, who will cast the winning spell on the court? Stay tuned!
Best Norse at Penguins Odds
| Underdog Northern Kentucky | Favorite Youngstown State |
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| Underdog Northern Kentucky | Favorite Youngstown State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Youngstown State is a -2.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northern Kentucky is a +2.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 136.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 136.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Youngstown State is a -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northern Kentucky is a +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Northern Kentucky
Youngstown State
1/08/25 6:30pm EST | +2.5 -110-2.5 -110 |
Underdog Northern Kentucky - Northern Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Northern Kentucky underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Youngstown State - Youngstown State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Youngstown State favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Northern Kentucky at Youngstown State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Northern Kentucky
Youngstown State
First to 5 Points
1/08/25 6:30pm EST | -110-125Bet |
Northern Kentucky
Youngstown State
First to 10 Points
1/08/25 6:30pm EST | -105-135Bet |
Northern Kentucky
Youngstown State
First to 15 Points
1/08/25 6:30pm EST | +100-140Bet |
Northern Kentucky
Youngstown State
Game to Overtime
1/08/25 6:30pm EST | Yes +700No -2000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Youngstown State | 12-8 | 0.600 | 5-2 | 6-5 | 7-3 | +1.5 | 0.700 | W1 |
| Northern Kentucky | 9-11 | 0.450 | 8-4 | 1-7 | 4-5 | +4 | 0.444 | L4 |
Northern Kentucky & Youngstown State Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Northern Kentucky Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Northern Kentucky YR: futures available
Youngstown State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Youngstown State YR: futures available
Northern Kentucky & Youngstown State Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Northern Kentucky vs Youngstown State College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 at 6:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Northern Kentucky vs Youngstown State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Northern Kentucky vs Youngstown State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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